Usually, in March, the Bering Sea ice is reaching its thickest extent. But from the beach in Unalakleet, the full horizon is blue ocean water, punctuated infrequently by lone icebergs. Typically, in winter, the shore is silent, save the slight tinkling of ice shifting. This year, you can hear waves.

Iditarod’s lead mushers pushed to the Yukon River checkpoints as Thursday night turned into Friday morning. Nicolas Petit was first to Anvik, but other mushers remain competitive as the sun heads toward the horizon Friday night. Here’s a recap of KNOM’s coverage of Iditarod on Friday, March 8.

One of the Iditarod’s pioneers is taking one last run. Joar Leifseth Ulsom is carrying the ashes of longtime musher Rudy Demoski to leave along the trail. As he prepared to pass through Demoski’s hometown of Anvik, Leifseth Ulsom says he’s humbled.

Due to inclement weather, Nome-Golovin 2019 has been delayed until Sunday, March 10, starting at 12:00 noon. KNOM will bring you live coverage of the race from just before 12:00 noon through 3pm, with final results to follow later Sunday.